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Having been born at about the same time as automobiles, machines that can take to the sky through whatever means have quickly grown into pillars of the society we now know. From drones to supersonic passenger jets and VTOLs, you can experience this magnificent world here, in autoevolution's Aviation section.
Eve Is One Step Closer to Launch an Air Taxi Network in Brazil, Prepares for Simulations
Eve Is One Step Closer to Launch an Air Taxi Network in Brazil, Prepares for Simulations

27 Oct 2021, 06:20 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Embraer-owned Eve Air Mobility announced that it will start Urban Air Mobility (UAM) simulation in Brazil, accelerating the development of a eVTOL network

 
Hypersonic Spaceplane Sexbomb Will Cruise at Mach 5 After Being Dropped From a Balloon
Hypersonic Spaceplane Sexbomb Will Cruise at Mach 5 After Being Dropped From a Balloon

27 Oct 2021, 04:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sexbomb is the actual name of a hypersonic aircraft that will fly in an upcoming test, after being dropped from a stratospheric balloon.

 
ZeroAvia and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Develop Hydrogen-Electric Regional Jets
ZeroAvia and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Develop Hydrogen-Electric Regional Jets

26 Oct 2021, 08:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / ZeroAvia wants to integrate its hydrogen-electric powertrain on regional aircraft, in just a few years, with help from a Mitsubishi aviation subsidiary

 
UK’s Heathrow Airport to Begin Operating 200 MPH Electric Air Taxis by 2025
UK’s Heathrow Airport to Begin Operating 200 MPH Electric Air Taxis by 2025

26 Oct 2021, 03:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Passengers in the UK will be able to get from Heathrow to London in 12 minutes, on board silent, Rolls-Royce-powered eVTOLs

 
Private Jet Owners Can Now Support Sustainability Through an Interactive SAF Map
Private Jet Owners Can Now Support Sustainability Through an Interactive SAF Map

25 Oct 2021, 05:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The first sustainability rating system for private aviation allows business jet owners to implement easy steps for zero emissions, and to access a SAF map.

 
South Korean Firm Reveals All Electric Basic Trainer For New Air Force Recruits
South Korean Firm Reveals All Electric Basic Trainer For New Air Force Recruits

23 Oct 2021, 13:15 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / What is known is that together, the motors will produce at least 1,600 horsepower. Putting the Black Kite in line with World War Two piston engines.

 
Volocopter Adds Another Country to Its List of Customers, Will Bring Its eVTOLs to Japan
Volocopter Adds Another Country to Its List of Customers, Will Bring Its eVTOLs to Japan

22 Oct 2021, 09:09 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Volocopter brings its eVTOLs to Japan, in one of the busiest cities in Asia. The German aircraft manufacturer will conduct its first public tests in 2023

 
Watch an Abandoned Piper Aztec Airplane Come Back to Life After Years of Sitting
Watch an Abandoned Piper Aztec Airplane Come Back to Life After Years of Sitting

21 Oct 2021, 13:49 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Parked in a big yard about seven years ago, this Piper Aztec appears to be in a sorry state. But under that dirty fuselage lurks an airplane that can still fly

 
Japan to Become One of the First in the World to Introduce 200 MPH Zero-Emission Air Taxis
Japan to Become One of the First in the World to Introduce 200 MPH Zero-Emission Air Taxis

21 Oct 2021, 05:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Japan is getting ready to launch an eVTOL ride sharing service, one of the first in the world, based on an aircraft that boasts impressive power.

 
XPeng-Backed Aircraft/Car Scores the Biggest Fundraising in Asia’s Air Mobility Sector
XPeng-Backed Aircraft/Car Scores the Biggest Fundraising in Asia’s Air Mobility Sector

20 Oct 2021, 06:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / XPeng and HT Aero are getting closer to launching the fully-integrated aircraft/car that can not only fly, but also drive, with an advanced autonomous system

 
Rolls-Royce Successfully Demonstrates Trailblazing 100 Percent SAF-Powered Flight
Rolls-Royce Successfully Demonstrates Trailblazing 100 Percent SAF-Powered Flight

20 Oct 2021, 05:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Rolls-Royce's 747 Flying Testbed conducted a milestone flight running on 100% SAF, in cooperation with Boeing and the world's largest SAF production company

 
P-51 Mustang WWII Fighter in a Million Pieces is Worlds Hardest Game of Building Blocks
P-51 Mustang WWII Fighter in a Million Pieces is Worlds Hardest Game of Building Blocks

19 Oct 2021, 16:03 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / According to the official listing on behalf of an anonymous private seller on spiritinthesky.co.uk, this Mustang served with the 357th fighter group in Europe

 
SpaceX and Tesla Veterans Raise Over $100 Million for Future Autonomous Cargo Aircraft
SpaceX and Tesla Veterans Raise Over $100 Million for Future Autonomous Cargo Aircraft

18 Oct 2021, 06:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A promising startup, backed by NASA, is closer to certification for its autonomous aircraft that will change cargo operations and passenger flight

 
USAF’s First Purpose-Built Supersonic Unmanned Aircraft to Advance High-Speed Flight
USAF’s First Purpose-Built Supersonic Unmanned Aircraft to Advance High-Speed Flight

18 Oct 2021, 04:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The U.S. Air Force will start working with the first supersonic unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), another important step for future supersonic commercial flight.

 
This Special-Edition Biz-Jet Flaunting Incredible Luxury Is a Flying Art Gallery
This Special-Edition Biz-Jet Flaunting Incredible Luxury Is a Flying Art Gallery

15 Oct 2021, 03:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Airbus unveiled a spectacular biz-jet with bespoke artwork created by Cyril Kongo all throughout, two giant home cinema screens and premium amenities

 
NASA Brings In the Japanese to Help With the X-59 Supersonic Aircraft
NASA Brings In the Japanese to Help With the X-59 Supersonic Aircraft

14 Oct 2021, 15:34 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Japanese space agency (JAXA) announced this week it came on board the ship NASA and Boeing are taking towards creating a new supersonic aircraft

 
Gulfstream G280 Super-Midsize Business Jet Boasts New Major Upgrades
Gulfstream G280 Super-Midsize Business Jet Boasts New Major Upgrades

14 Oct 2021, 03:32 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Gulfstream has added several new upgrades to its super-midsize G280 business jet. The enhancements include a reduced pilot workload and new technologies

 
World's First Supersonic Airliner to Use Sustainable Fuels, Closer to Certification
World's First Supersonic Airliner to Use Sustainable Fuels, Closer to Certification

13 Oct 2021, 19:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Boom's Overture is on track to becoming not only the fastest commercial airplane in the world, but also the most sustainable

 
World’s First Liquid Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft Boasts Unmatched Range and Endurance
World’s First Liquid Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft Boasts Unmatched Range and Endurance

13 Oct 2021, 18:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Will this hydrogen-powered aircraft revolutionize aviation? It comes from the Netherlands and plans to fly around the world in 2025

 
ACJ319neo Business Jet With Worldwide Range Boasts Ultra-Comfortable, Luxury Design
ACJ319neo Business Jet With Worldwide Range Boasts Ultra-Comfortable, Luxury Design

13 Oct 2021, 16:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / How about a business jet that looks and feels like a five-star hotel room? A state-of-the-art entertainment system and industry-leading Wi-Fi are waiting